connecting with i.c.e. through makerspaces, coding, and big data
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Connecting with I.C.E. through makerspaces, coding, and big data.
Kim Flintoff Learning Futures Advisor Curtin Teaching and Learning
New pathways to Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
0102Maker Culture and Maker PedagogyUsing creation to drive enquiry - HARD FUN.
“This idea of making, of building, of constructing has a strong basis in research. Active learning increases
the rate of learning faster than passive learning. Simply watching others build or make things fire up
parts of our brain that are left untouched by passive learning.”
http://www.core-ed.org/thought-leadership/ten-trends/ten-trends-2014/maker-culture
0103Libraries and MakerspacesManaging knowledge in many forms
"Librarianship is not about artefacts, it is about knowledge
and facilitating knowledge creation. So what should we be
spending our precious resources on? Knowledge
creation tools, not the results of knowledge creation."
Lankes, R. D. (2011). The atlas of new librarianship. Cambridge, Mass: MIT Press.
0104Curtin MakersCurtin University Library Maker Community
What is a makerspace? A makerspace is a physical space that is used to create and learn
through practical, hands on experiences. Fostering community building; makerspaces encourage experimentation, exploration and
the sharing of tools, materials, knowledge and expertise. Makers
can experiment with 3D printing and robotics alongside learning how to knit and make origami; creating a
collaborative, cross-disciplinary space.
0105Curtin MakersCurtin University Library Maker Community
https://maker.library.curtin.edu.au/
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Innovating learning for Curtin centres
upon building a highly media rich,
interactive and personalised learning
experience for all our learners. To
facilitate this, CLT are working on a
number of internationally leading
projects and programs.
History
Curtin Learning and TeachingStrategic Innovations in Learning Engagement
0107Next Generation Learning SpacesCollaboration was the first step
• Versatility – what else can they space do? • Adaptability – how does the space
change? • Occupancy – private, public and shared? • Proximity – what spaces are nearby? • Connectivity – what connects and
extends this space?
0108Internet of ThingsConnection is the key
What is Arduino? 09
An open-source ecosystem of hardware and software originating in
Italy but now cloned globally.
http://arduino.cc
Sensing - the connection interface 10
Just as humans connect to the world
via their senses, so too do microprocessors.
“…the universe continues to surprise us, and it only can surprise us if we can
measure it.”
Lawrence Krauss
0112Main takeawaysIf you remember nothing else, remember these.
• Collaborate at every opportunity
• Strive for authenticity
• Critically engage with the changes
• Take in the long view
• Actively engage with complexity
Conclusion
Start with a playful
challenge-based approach
Start with available
tools
Start sooner rather than
later
Start with unlimited thinking
DiscussionVerbal data exchange
Q&
A
Good ByeSee you next time, have nice day